G/TFA/N/LBR/1  
 
23 July 2019  
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Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION OF CATE GORY COMMITMENTS  UNDER  
THE AGREEMENT ON TRA DE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM LIBERIA  
The following communica tion, dated  19 July 2019 , is being circulated at th e request of the delegation 
of the Republic of Liberia for Members' informa tion. 
 
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Liberia hereby makes the following notifications in accordance with Articles 15 and 16 of the Trade 
Facilitation Agreement (WT/L/931).  
  
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- 2 - Provision  Heading/Description  Category  Indicative date for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Definitive date for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Assistance and Support for Capacity 
Building Required for Implementation  
(for category C)  
Article 1  Publication and Availability of Information  
Article 1.1  Publication  A - - - 
Article 1.2  Information Available through Internet  A - - - 
Article 1.3  Enquiry Points  A - - - 
Article 1.4  Notification   A - - - 
Article 2  Opportunity  to Comment, Information before Entry into Force and Consultations  
Article 2.1  Opportunity to Comment and Information 
Before Entry into Force  A - - - 
Article 2.2  Consultations  A - - - 
Article 3  Advance Rulings  
 A - - - 
Article 4  Procedures for Appeal or Review  
 A - - - 
Article 5  Other Measures to Enhance Impartiality, Non -Discrimination and Transparency  
Article 5.1  Notification for Enhanced Controls or 
Inspections  B 22 February 2020  30 December  2020 - 
Article 5.2  Detention  B 22 February 2020  30 December  2020 - 
Article 5.3  Test Procedures  C 22 February 2019  To be determined  Legal/Policy Framework  
• Drafting of legal or formal policy provisions 
concerning the right to a second test by 
customs or other relevant border agencies 
(MOCI, MOH, Quarantine or Fisheries, etc.) 
as described in the TFA measure.  
Human Resources/Training  
• Capacity building training for customs 
officers on chemical or other products 
testing . 
Infrastructure  and Equipment  
• Appropriate facility and equipment for 
testing . 
Consultation and Public Awareness  
• Border  agencies and other stakeholder  
consultation . 
Article 6  Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection with Importation and Exportation and Penalties  
Article 6.1  General Disciplines on Fees and Charges 
Imposed on or in Connection with 
Importation and Exportation  B 22 February 2020  31 December  2020 -  
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- 3 - Provision  Heading/Description  Category  Indicative date for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Definitive date for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Assistance and Support for Capacity 
Building Required for Implementation  
(for category C)  
Article 6.2  Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges 
for Customs Processing Imposed on or in 
Connection with Importation and 
Exportation  B 22 February 2020  31 December  2020 - 
Article 6.3  Penalty Disciplines  B 22 February 2020  31 March 2021  - 
Article 7  Release and Clearance of Goods  
Article 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing  C 12 March 2020  To be determined  Human Resources/Training  
• Capacity building and training for customs, 
quarantine biosecurity, and other border 
agencies for the implementation of this 
program . 
Information and Communication 
Technology  
• Provide TA in technology in order to build 
the capacity of customs offices in 
implementing this provision . 
• Upgrade or improve existing quarantine 
biosecurity infrastructures to facilitate pre -
arrival processing . 
Article 7.2  Electronic Payment  B 22 February 2019  31 December 2020  - 
Article 7.3  Separation of Release from Final 
Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, 
Fees and Charges  B 22 February 2019  31 March 2021 - 
Article 7.4  Risk Management  A - - - 
Article 7.5  Post-clearance Audit  A - - - 
Article 7.6  Establishment and Publication of Average 
Release Times  C 22 February 2019  To be determined  Policy/Procedure  
• Develop formal policies and procedures for 
periodic measurement of average release 
times, to include the processes of all 
relevant stakeholders at the 
port/airport/land border within the scope 
of the study . 
Infrastructures  
• Facilitate  the setting up of the software in 
order to establish the TRS platform . 
• Technology equipment to enhance the 
establishment of a TRS platform . 
• Develop a methodology for determining 
the average release time of goo ds based on 
the WCO methodology.   
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- 4 - Provision  Heading/Description  Category  Indicative date for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Definitive date for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Assistance and Support for Capacity 
Building Required for Implementation  
(for category C)  
Human Resources/Training  
• Training of customs staff on the operations 
of TRS platform . 
• Provide awareness in the form of 
workshops  for the business community and 
other stakeholders . 
Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized 
Operators  C 22 February 2019  To be determined  Legal Framework  
• Develop relevant legislations to allow the 
setup of an Authorized Economic Operator 
(AEO) program . 
Policy  
• Develop an authorized economic operator 
policy . 
Procedure  
• Develop proper procedure and criteria for 
the assessment of AEO that meet specified 
criteria in the AEO program and in 
consideratio n of the ISO 17712:2013 . 
Human Resource/Training  
• Capacity building and training for customs 
officers, other border agencies and 
quarantine officers on the implementation 
of the AEO and to ensure full compliance 
with this measure.  
• Conduct awareness campaigns  
Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments  A - - - 
Article 7.9  Perishable Goods  B 22 February 2019  30 April 2020  - 
Article 8  Border Agency Cooperation  
 B 22 February 2019  31 March 2020  - 
Article 9  Movement of Goods Intended for Import under Customs Control  
 B 22 February 2019  31 March 2020  - 
Article 10  Formalities Connected with Importation, Exportation and Transit  
Article 10.1  Formalities and Documentation 
Requirements  A - - - 
Article 10.2  Acceptance of Copies  A - - - 
Article 10.3  Use of International Standards  B 22 February 2019  20 December  2019 - 
Article 10.4  Single Window  C 22 February 2023  To be determined  Legal  
• Review/develop relevant laws to Facilitate 
the development of a comprehensive 
national single window .  
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- 5 - Provision  Heading/Description  Category  Indicative date for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Definitive date for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Assistance and Support for Capacity 
Building Required for Implementation  
(for category C)  
• Compliance review  
• Develop a memorandum of understanding 
(MOU) with other agencies to enhance 
cooperation . 
Policy  
• Conduct a feasibility study to explore the 
viability of a national single window 
system . 
• Develop a strategy for the implementation 
of a single window . 
Procedures  
• Develop appropriate procedures and 
processes to Facilitate the implementation 
of a national single window . 
Human Resources/Training  
• Capacity building and training of customs 
officers and officials of other border 
agencies in order to smo othly implement a 
national single window system . 
• Capacity building for officials of other 
government agencies and private sector on 
the implementation of a national single 
window system . 
Information and Communication 
Technology  
• Review of national ICT polic ies in order to 
enhance the implementation of a single 
window . 
• Enhance and upgrade technological 
capacities of border agencies and other 
government agencies necessary to 
implement a single window . 
Article 10.5  Pre-shipment Inspection  B 22 February 2022 31 March 2023  - 
Article 10.6  Use of Customs Brokers  A - - - 
Article 10.7  Common Border Procedures and Uniform 
Documentation Requirements  B 22 February 2018  31 March 2020  - 
Article 10.8  Rejected Goods  B 22 September 2017  31 October  2019 - 
Article 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods and Inward 
and Outward Processing  B 22 February 2017  30 November 2019  - 
Article 11  Freedom of Transit  
 B 22 February 2018  31 October 2020  -  
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- 6 - Provision  Heading/Description  Category  Indicative date for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Definitive date for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Assistance and Support for Capacity 
Building Required for Implementation  
(for category C)  
Article 12  Customs Cooperation  
 C 22 February 2018  To be determined  Infrastructures  
• Develop an electronic platform  for the 
exchange or sharing of data information 
and systems  interfacing  
Human Resources/Training and 
Awareness  
• Capacity building for external stakeholders  
and customs officers . 
• Public sector education and awareness  
Policy  
• Formulate policy  to improve customs 
control and for request ing information . 
• Formulate a compliance instrument  to 
include related  policies and action plans . 
 
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